YEARLY HIGH
0.7999 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.7300 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7569 BWP

2022 LSL to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the LSL to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 21, valuing the pair at 0.7999. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 24, dropping to 0.7300.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0699 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7498 to the December average rate of 0.7463, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.7999 was up 1.37% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.7890, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LSL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 3,999 BWP
2021 Average 3,753 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 3,650 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 349.55 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.7849
0.7346
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to BWP Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.7653, compared to 0.7484 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0169 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7653
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7484

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was July, with a trading range of 0.0472 BWP (High: 0.7921 / Low: 0.7448). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0158 BWP (High: 0.7643 / Low: 0.7485).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0472
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0158

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0186 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0186

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2022: 0.7807) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.7539), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0268 (+3.55%).

2022 Avg (April) 0.7807
2021 Avg (April) 0.7539

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7616 0.7335 0.7498
February 0.7643 0.7485 0.7577
March 0.7915 0.7482 0.7721
April 0.7999 0.7593 0.7807
May 0.7725 0.7509 0.7621
June 0.7836 0.7611 0.7695
July 0.7921 0.7448 0.7554
August 0.7686 0.7481 0.7574
September 0.7532 0.7374 0.7461
October 0.7458 0.7300 0.7388
November 0.7615 0.7301 0.7466
December 0.7665 0.7361 0.7463